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Monday, August 1, 2011
Motorola MB865 Has A Name, LTE Tracking Code
The mystery machine that Jordan introduced us to last week has appeared again, but maybe not in the way we expected. Instead of posing for the camera again, the Atrix-esque handset has popped up in AT&T's billing system, which seems to confirm that the device has been provisioned with a special tracking code unique to LTE devices.
Field Notes from a Wine Life ? Headline Update Edition
Odds and ends from a life lived through the prism of the wine glass …
Deb Whiting / Red Newt Cellars
Over the last several years, life has been good for Red Newt Cellars in the Finger Lakes in upstate New York. Dave Whiting’s wines have been winning an increasing and persistent amount of critical acclaim, including universally high praise for nearly his entire Riesling line-up in the current issue of Wine & Spirits magazine, and his wife and business partner, Deb Whiting, continued to astonish guests and earn high praise for her locally-focused, farm-to-table cuisine at her Red Newt Bistro, adjoining the winery.
When news spread on July 1st that Deb died in a car accident, my heart ached for Dave and their family.
I met them but once, eating and drinking as a guest at the Bistro in the spring of 2010. That experience was enough, however, to turn me into a fan and an admirer. Dave’s quirky charm and Deb’s friendly intensity made them an endearing pair and there’s no questioning the divine alchemy that occured when their wine and food were paired together.
Just two weeks ago, I ordered Red Newt Riesling for my Mom as a belated Mother’s Day gift. You would do well to buy Red Newt Cellars wine, as well.
People that achieve through dint of vision and hard work frequently turn to their work as solace from the wounds of tragedy. No doubt, Dave will do the same. I can think of no better tribute then for Riesling fans the country over to tune in and turn onto the labor of the Whiting’s love and buy some of their wine. It’ll only take one purchase to turn you into a brand ambassador.
While you’re at it, pick up the the Verjooz, a playfully named rendition of the classic verjus—tart, unfermented grape juice that is wonderful whenever you might use vinegar – a fitting tribute to Deb who so wonderfully brought the joy of food together with wine.
My heartfelt condolences go out to Dave Whiting, their family and the extended Red Newt Cellars family in this time of grieving.
Domain Names
Many readers may have seen recent tech headlines about domain names. It made the nightly news, garnering sufficient enough mainstream mindshare.
The crux of the situation is that anybody with $185,000 can apply to have their own domain name extension. Instead of having a .com they can have a .brandname
I covered this topic and its applicability to wine (or at least my idea of applicability) in late 2009. If you missed that series of posts, you can find them here and here.
The Champagne Schooner
I covered the “Champagne Schooner” recently in this post. It’s truly a fascinating story to follow in this day and age of news cycles that seemingly last eight hours. The post-cap to my post is the fact that a new world record for an auction sale was set when the country of Åland auctioned off a found bottle of Veuve Cliquot for $43,630.
Geophagy
I’m starting a trend today and you can take part. I’m now suggesting that Old World natural wine and “Terroirista’s” may have Geophagy and should be called, “Pica’s,” the term for eating non-food items. Consider it a friendly alternative to Parker’s, “Anti-flavor wine elite.”
Who Buys Wine?
I’ve covered this on a number of occasions, but it’s always interesting reading. Big brand marketers rely on Claritas Prizm demographic research to understand their target markets. Wine marketing should begin with a market and build out and people, empirically, show their characteristics by where they live.
Want to have some real insight into you and your neighbors or that person you can’t get your arms around at work? Do some Prizm segment research and search for demographic types by zip code.
Ed. Note: I’m on vacation this week. A bottle of 2007 Hunter III Sauvignon Blanc was materially impacted whilst writing this post.
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Insert Coin: YouTurn accelerometer-based turn signal system for cyclists
In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line.
Many of us who bike in the city ride in constant fear of being tapped by a taxi cab, or crushed by a bus. There's no way to completely eradicate the risk of being run over by a much larger motorized vehicle, but making yourself easily visible -- both at night and during the day -- can certainly make a difference. Smart cyclists use hand signals long before they need to make a turn, but the YouTurn signal system aims to make those indicators difficult for drivers to miss, with an accelerometer-based gadget that illuminates an arrow in the direction of your turn. If you want to turn left, for example, simply point your hand to the left, and the device will flash a giant yellow chevron. The prototype you'll see in the video below is integrated with a glove, though the final version will simply attach to the back of your hand, and can be stored in a bag when you're not on your bike. There's no mention of durability or waterproofing, though since the inventor's objective is to enhance safety, we imagine he'll be taking precautions to avoid electrocution in the rain.
YouTurn inventory Jack O'Neal launched a Kickstarter page to help fund his project, and is accepting preorders at $50 a pop. There's no final pricing listed at this point, but at 50 bucks for a first-run YouTurn, we were happy to make the pledge. We hope to see O'Neal meet his funding goal and send these to production, but until then, we'll keep looking both ways and hoping for the best.
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Many of us who bike in the city ride in constant fear of being tapped by a taxi cab, or crushed by a bus. There's no way to completely eradicate the risk of being run over by a much larger motorized vehicle, but making yourself easily visible -- both at night and during the day -- can certainly make a difference. Smart cyclists use hand signals long before they need to make a turn, but the YouTurn signal system aims to make those indicators difficult for drivers to miss, with an accelerometer-based gadget that illuminates an arrow in the direction of your turn. If you want to turn left, for example, simply point your hand to the left, and the device will flash a giant yellow chevron. The prototype you'll see in the video below is integrated with a glove, though the final version will simply attach to the back of your hand, and can be stored in a bag when you're not on your bike. There's no mention of durability or waterproofing, though since the inventor's objective is to enhance safety, we imagine he'll be taking precautions to avoid electrocution in the rain.
YouTurn inventory Jack O'Neal launched a Kickstarter page to help fund his project, and is accepting preorders at $50 a pop. There's no final pricing listed at this point, but at 50 bucks for a first-run YouTurn, we were happy to make the pledge. We hope to see O'Neal meet his funding goal and send these to production, but until then, we'll keep looking both ways and hoping for the best.
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Best Buy launches Insignia connected TVs with DVR-less TiVo
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Motorized Lego R2-D2 Shows Once Again Life Is Better When Bricked [Video]
What?s greater: ?cooked,? ?corked? or counterfeit wines? Some evidence
Heat damage might be the biggest silent killer in the wine industry–more even than corked wine, which has much greater renown. In our recent discussion on “cooked” wine, Louise from eProvenance joined the discussion. Founded by Eric Vogt, a wine collector formerly of Boston Consulting Group, eProvenance can provide a detailed history of wine’s temperature [...]
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Women of Washington Wine: Kerry Shiels of C�te Bonneville Winery
Today?s post is part of a series featuring the Women of Washington Wine. In an industry once dominated by men, more and more women are joining the ranks as winery owners, vineyard owners, and winemakers. Being a woman myself, I am fascinated by these women and what they have done and continue to do. Through [...]
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